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Conor McGregor shares regret over his treatment of fellow UFC fighter Tony Ferguson
Fernando Quiles - May 22, 2022
Conor McGregor admits that he feels regret over how he’s gone after Tony Ferguson. McGregor and Ferguson once shared the same management team, Paradigm Sports Management. The “Notorious” one has shared his opinion that Ferguson turned his back on the team and felt “El Cucuy” threw away tons of money by switching management.
Tony Ferguson responds after Gregor Gillespie accuses him of turning down multiple fight offers: “That dude is some kind of work man”
Harry Kettle - May 20, 2022
Tony Ferguson has responded to Gregor Gillespie’s claims that he’s repeatedly turned down the chance to fight him. While he may be riding a four-fight losing streak, Tony Ferguson still seems to be one of the most talked-about lightweights on the planet right now. ‘El Cucuy’ has come out in a series of interviews since his UFC 274 defeat and, for the most part, has given a really good account of himself.
Khabib Nurmagomedov urges Dana White to let him coach The Ultimate Fighter with Tony Ferguson: "Call me back!"
Josh Evanoff - May 19, 2022
Former UFC lightweight champion is serious about coaching The Ultimate Fighter against Tony Ferguson. ‘The Eagle’ and ‘El Cucuy’ have one of the greatest rivalries in UFC history. Despite that, the two never fought thanks to multiple bookings falling through over the years. Their fight cancelations happening due to everything from botched weight cuts to a pandemic.
Chael Sonnen shares the perfect welterweight fight for Tony Ferguson: “That would serve all the boxes for what we wanted to see as fans”
Harry Kettle - May 18, 2022
MMA analyst Chael Sonnen has given his thoughts on Tony Ferguson’s potential return to the welterweight division. Despite being knocked out by Michael Chandler at UFC 274, Tony Ferguson appears to be in good spirits. He’s ready to reassess his career and find a new path forward, even if that means switching it up from lightweight to welterweight.
Khabib Nurmagomedov offers Tony Ferguson a deal on the "Eagle Fight Club platform", 'El Cucuy' responds
Cole Shelton - May 17, 2022
Khabib Nurmagomedov has responded to Tony Ferguson’s request to coach The Ultimate Fighter. Nurmagomedov and Ferguson were booked to fight five different times and due to botched weight cuts, injuries, and a global pandemic, the bout never came to fruition. Nurmagomedov’s father had said he always thought he needed to compete against ‘El Cucuy’, so Ferguson wants it to be coaching TUF given the former lightweight champ is now retired.
Tony Ferguson reacts to Joe Rogan and Daniel Cormier “bagging” on him during UFC commentary: “I'm the only person that told Joe 'no' for his podcast”
Susan Cox - May 17, 2022
Tony Ferguson has reacted to Joe Rogan and Daniel Cormier “bagging” on him during their UFC commentaries. Apparently Ferguson is not impressed with either commentator.
Tony Ferguson issues fresh challenge to longtime UFC rival Khabib Nurmagomedov
Harry Kettle - May 17, 2022
UFC lightweight Tony Ferguson has issued an intriguing coaching challenge to his rival Khabib Nurmagomedov. While he may have fallen to a knockout defeat at the hands of Michael Chandler at UFC 274, it seems as if Tony Ferguson is seeing things more clearly than he has done in a long time. In a strange way, this loss may well have given him an entirely new perspective on the sport and his career in mixed martial arts.
Tony Ferguson says he would've retired if he "didn't do good" in the first round against Michael Chandler
Cole Shelton - May 16, 2022
Tony Ferguson was closer to retiring than some may think. On the main card of UFC 274, Ferguson was looking to snap his three-fight losing streak when he took on Michael Chandler. ‘El Cucuy’ said he was looking to prove he is still a top contender and in order to do that, he needed to beat ‘Iron’. Unfortnately for Ferguson, the result did not go his way as he was knocked out in the second round, but in the first round, he had some success and says that is what is keeping him going.
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson reacts to Michael Chandler's knockout of Tony Ferguson (Video)
Josh Evanoff - May 12, 2022
Dwayne Johnson was just as shocked as everyone else when Michael Chandler knocked out Tony Ferguson. Last Saturday night, the two lightweights met at UFC 274 in Arizona. The bout was a competitive one early, as Ferguson knocked down Chandler in the first round. That first frame was El Cucuy’s first round won in nearly two years. Sadly, the success was short-lived.
Daniel Cormier and Tony Ferguson continue to trade shots on social media: “Lay off the yay buddy, not a good look”
Harry Kettle - May 12, 2022
Tony Ferguson and Daniel Cormier continue to trade shots at one another as their strange social media rivalry continues. Last Saturday night at UFC 274, Tony Ferguson returned to the Octagon for a big lightweight showdown against Michael Chandler. While he did manage to have some success in the first round, Ferguson was caught with an incredible kick from Chandler that put his lights out and condemned him to his fourth straight defeat.
Daniel Cormier responds to “towel gate” criticism from Tony Ferguson: “Tuck your head in a hole somewhere”
Cole Shelton - May 11, 2022
Daniel Cormier has sent a stern message to Tony Ferguson after he criticized him on social media. Ferguson took to social media on Wednesday to say Daniel Cormier should’ve been stripped of his light heavyweight title at UFC 210. Cormier missed weight on his first attempt but quickly re-weighed in and appeared to hold the towel to make the weight.
Tony Ferguson throws shade at Daniel Cormier: “Shoulda stripped em’ like they did Charles Oliveira”
Cole Shelton - May 11, 2022
Tony Ferguson believes Daniel Cormier should’ve been stripped back when he allegedly held the towel to make weight. In the main event of UFC 210 in Buffalo, Cormier was looking to defend his light heavyweight title against Anthony Johnson. Before the fight, however, there was some controversy as Cormier was heavy but when he came back to re-weigh it appeared he held onto the towel to make the weight. To this day, Cormier has denied it and said it was a faulty scale.
Charles Oliveira offers to train with Tony Ferguson after UFC 274, 'El Cucuy' responds
Cole Shelton - May 9, 2022
Charles Oliveira has offered to train with Tony Ferguson after UFC 274. Ferguson and Oliveira fought at UFC 256 in December 2020 and the Brazilian dominated the fight and won by decision. It was the second loss in a row for Ferguson and since then, he has suffered a decision loss to Beneil Dariush and was knocked out by Michael Chandler last weekend at UFC 274.
Michael Chandler reveals he didn't believe he'd knockout Tony Ferguson with headkick: "It's the opposite of the way I planned it"
Josh Evanoff - May 9, 2022
UFC lightweight contender Michael Chandler has discussed his viral knockout of Tony Ferguson at UFC 274. The two fan favorites squared off last Saturday night in a bout that had high expectations. Against all odds, Chandler and Ferguson somehow lived up to the hype. Round one was a hectic one, as ‘El Cucuy’ scored a knockout and busted his foe up badly.
Tony Ferguson claps back at Conor McGregor for mocking his knockout loss at UFC 274
Susan Cox - May 9, 2022
Tony Ferguson has clapped back at Conor McGregor for mocking his knockout loss at UFC 274. It was Tony Ferguson (26-7 MMA) vs Michael Chandler (23-7 MMA) on Saturday, May 7th at UFC 274. The outcome was a victory for Chandler, 36, who floored Ferguson with a nasty front kick knockout (see that here). It’s now four losses in a row for ‘El Cucuy’, who previously suffered defeats to Justin Gaethje, Charles Oliveira and Beneil Dariush respectively.
Tony Ferguson vows to return following nasty KO loss to Michael Chandler at UFC 274: "I'll be back"
Jeffrey Walter - May 8, 2022
Tony Ferguson has assured fans he will “be back” after suffering a brutal knockout loss to Michael Chandler at UFC 274. ‘El Cucuy’ was hoping to snap a three-fight losing skid when he stepped foot in the Octagon last night in Phoenix. In order to do so, Ferguson had to find a way past former Bellator champion Michael Chandler, who also entered the contest looking to rebound.
Dana White reacts to Michael Chandler knocking out Tony Ferguson at UFC 274
Fernando Quiles - May 8, 2022
UFC President Dana White has given his take on Michael Chandler’s scintillating knockout win over Tony Ferguson. When Chandler vs. Ferguson was first announced, fans expected violence. The two have been known for biting down on their mouthpieces and going to war. Their clash at UFC 274 was no exception and it ended in brutal fashion.
Pros react after Michael Chandler KO's Tony Ferguson at UFC 274
Chris Taylor - May 7, 2022
Tonight’s UFC 274 main card featured a highly anticipated lightweight scrap between Michael Chandler and Tony Ferguson. Tony Ferguson (25-7 MMA), a former interim lightweight champion, was returning for the first time since suffering a lopsided decision loss to Beneil Dariush at May’s UFC 262 event. That loss had served as the third in a row for ‘El Cucuy’, who previously suffered defeats to Justin Gaethje and Charles Oliveira respectively.